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Elmira (NY) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Elmira can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from warm to very cold. It receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Elmira. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 28°C in July. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -10°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Elmira has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 884 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Elmira can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 101 mm of precipitation over 14 rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 44 mm of snowfall, spread across 13 snowy days. For more details, please visit our Elmira Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Elmira (NY)

Sun   Dec 22
-7°C | -16°C
NW 3 m/s
1 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Mon   Dec 23
-1°C | -17°C
S 3 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
5°C | -2°C
NW 3 m/s
2.8 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

The best time of year to visit Elmira in the United States of America

During the months of May, June and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Elmira?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 28°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Elmira?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Elmira?
    June tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Elmira?
    January is the driest month with 44 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.